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George Russell revealed he will meet with Mercedes to examine the team’s F1 Belgian GP performance, one that he called the “worst” of the season.
George Russell recently announced that he will have a meeting with Mercedes to analyze the team’s performance at the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix, which he described as the “worst” of the season. Despite the changeable conditions and cooler temperatures that usually favor Mercedes, the team struggled at Spa-Francorchamps. Russell was puzzled by the team’s regression despite bringing upgrades to the car’s front wing and rear corner.
He expressed his frustration over the team’s lack of competitiveness and cited the FIA technical directive on flexibility as a significant factor in their performance drop. The changes made to the front wing in response to the directive may have contributed to the team’s struggles. Russell highlighted that the W16 has become more challenging to drive, leading to mistakes from both himself and his teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
Russell emphasized the need for the team to review their decisions and potentially make adjustments to improve their performance. He acknowledged that finding solutions in Formula 1 is never straightforward and requires thorough analysis and collaboration within the team.
